Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings

Name: Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked turkey; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1 large potato, peeled and cubed; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth; 1/3 cup cold water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup biscuit/baking mix; 1/3 cup 2% milk

I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with our Thanksgiving leftovers. The recipe is simple and really celebrates the natural flavors of good, simple ingredients. To this day, it is one of my favorite meals. —Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1/3 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup 2% milk

Directions

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
Remove bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into turkey mixture. Add corn and peas. Cover and cook on high until mixture reaches a simmer.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix baking mix and milk just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on top of simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 287 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Momma’s Turkey Stew and Dumplings in Taste of Home October/November 2012

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hughesbambi

Nov 26, 2017

This recipe was very tasty and I would certainly use it again. I only did two things differently. I had deeply browned wings from the turkey so placed them in the bottom of the crock pot first. I used Lawry's seasoned salt in place of the regular salt. I didn't make the dumplings as we were not going to use all of the soup and I didn't know how well they would hold up.
JGa2595176

Nov 29, 2015

Made with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Delicious. I did add more spices to knock it up a bit. Would make again, great use for extra chicken or turkey, and love the use of the crockpot.
SanditheCat

Dec 12, 2014

Made this yesterday exactly as directed. Hubby loved it and said it's a keeper.
maball

Nov 28, 2014

We really liked this- it was easy and very tasty!
yoyo1198

Nov 24, 2014

With the addition of a few more herbs and increasing the poultry seasoning amount, this recipe is the one I use with both turkey and chicken for the basic stew. I like to make slick/flat dumplings though. Those fluffy dumplings tend to melt too readily.
tlschmer

Nov 24, 2014

Simple and easy preparation. Instead of Turkey I used chicken leg quarters since I haven't done a Turkey yet. But, it will be a good recipe for later when I have the Turkey leftovers. As well, I don't have Bisquick on hand so I made easy scratch dumplings with Flour, Salt, Parsley, Butter and Milk.
tastyhealthy

Nov 21, 2014

I make this dish all the time as it is so tasty. It is a staple in my house during the winter months. I don't make the biscuits though as I don't want the extra calories.
nannaboo

Apr 7, 2014

Followed directions, very disappointing, will not make again.
crclk14

Jan 22, 2013

This was delicious, easy, and made the house smell wonderful while it cooked. Kids gave it 2 thumbs up!
shmeseraull

Dec 17, 2012

I did not have turkey so I substituted chicken instead. My husband and I both loved it! It was hearty and full of flavor. I'm putting this on our list of favorites.